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Description (U):

(U) NOUC ECP 6001/6008 - Electronic Schedule Dissemination (ESD). ESD automates the current Automated Scheduling Tool for Range Operations (ASTRO) scheduling system by providing an electronic interface between the schedulers and network users. It modifies the existing ASTRO software to support an additional external user server allowing this network to be extended into each SOC/MCC and RTS with Pentium workstations. The external users will be able to electronically submit data to and receive information from the ESD systems in 21 and 22 SOPS on a real-time basis. ESD will allow the schedulers to eliminate half the phone calls and facsimile transmissions. Status information will be entered and maintained by the originator and will be verified by Network Status.

(U) NOUC ECP 6009 - The Orbit Analysis System (OAS) includes collision avoidance (COLA) capability. Although not part of OAS, Command and Control System (CCS) will play a vital role in the OAF mission, providing Radio Frequency Interference and Visibility. OAS and CCS combined will satisfy the essential orbit requirements documented in the RMS A-Specification, enabling schedulers to avoid scheduling conflicts and to support satellite operations missions.

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(U) The Electronic Schedule Dissemination (ESD) project will incorporate space safety enhancements, improve responsiveness to real time/emergency schedule changes, eliminate manually intensive network resource scheduling functions, transition from AUTODIN to Defense Messaging System (DMS), transition OAF functions to Schriever AFB, and provide automatic reporting (within 2 minutes) for AFSCN users. SOCs will have ample time to accomplish or re-plan a mission as a result of satellite control system or space vehicle problems.